Last postseason, one apparatus stood in the way of the Gators’ quest for a national title.
JACKSONVILLE — Kevin O’Sullivan could do nothing but shake his head and shrug his shoulders as he looked around at an emptying Harmon Stadium.
Over the past few seasons, Florida’s spring practice system has given rise to a recurring phenomenon. I call it the “Guy to look out for but not really because he’s probably never going to do anything anyway” syndrome. We’re still working on the name.
The Gators’ defenders were tired.
As a track and field athlete, one typically competes as a runner, jumper or thrower. Sophomore Brittany Harrell does all three.
Although the Gators and Seminoles rivalry has proved contentious on the football field, the matchup between the foul lines has proved to be just as competitive.
Latroy Pittman is already making a name for himself in Gainesville.
Everyone wants to know how Brad Beal will be celebrating his 19th birthday.
Whenever Ashanée Dickerson steps onto the floor, steadies her body on the balance beam or swings from the uneven bars, her effort is 100 percent.
Although much of the attention on the defensive side of the ball this spring has been focused on creating more turnovers, Florida and defensive coordinator Dan Quinn are also looking for an improved pass rush.
Mia Kelly, a UF freshman, won the gold medal in the 16- to 18- year-old category at the 2010 World Association of Kickboxing Organization’s Junior Championship in Serbia when she was 17.
Lauren Haeger proved she was a fighter Wednesday night. Still, she came out beaten and bruised.
Amanda O’Leary wanted some unfamiliar faces to make big contributions Wednesday night.
Around this time last year, Florida made a lineup shift in doubles play.
Sophomore tight end A.C. Leonard has returned to practice after receiving an indefinite suspension following his Feb. 15 arrest on charges of simple domestic battery.
As Florida’s offense sputtered to a No. 105 national ranking in yards per game last season, the line often took the majority of the blame.
Shannon Gilroy’s career as a Gator was in jeopardy before it ever started.
When Florida pulled out a 3-2 extra-inning win against South Florida on Feb. 12, pitchers Lauren Haeger and Alyssa Bache were a couple of inexperienced wide-eyed freshmen.
JACKSONVILLE — An unproven newcomer got the best of a heralded All-American Tuesday night.
The women have not competed in the 4x100m since last June’s NCAA Outdoor Championships. Florida placed 18th in the semifinals, running a 44.68 to finish more than a second slower than the last team to qualify for the finals.
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